Sunday, August 9, 2026
Grant to us, Lord, we beseech you,
the spirit to think and do always such things as are right,
that we, who cannot do anything that is good without you,
may by you be enabled to live according to your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Stay In Touch
Father Ted Starr - Priest-in-Charge - 0451 929 180 - edward.starr@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Mrs Liz Peters - Rector’s Warden - 0400 844 946
Mrs Gail Symons - People’s Warden - 0409 618 511
Mr Tony Hughes - People’s Warden - 0468 764 009
Zoom Church - 328 492 8300 - 548 747
Readings
for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22
Romans 10:4-15
Matthew 14:22-36
Giving
Offering - 704 901 - 0000 0780
Building Fund - 704 901 - 0001 4767
Other Stewardship
Cards are on sale at the back of the church.
For Your Prayers
We ask of your goodness, Lord, to comfort and sustain all who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, and especially Shirley and Alan Kimber, Rosina, Ann, Barbara, Kevin, Ian, Chris, Jeff Byrne, Karne, Greg, Aaron, Joanne, Grace and Faith, Beryl Old, Fr David, Nina, Sophie, Lesley, Helena, Claire, Melissa Cameron, Janice, Carol, Shakiraia and Kristy. Please contact Fr Ted to be on this list.
We also give thanks for those whose year’s mind occurs at this time. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Mission and Outreach
Woody Point Special School has been discerned as a focus for our new season of mission and outreach. The yellow lid bins at the back of the church are waiting for your extra groceries to donate to their pantry. Meals which are labelled with date and ingredients, packaged and frozen can be put in the church freezer for collection. For more information, contact Elizabeth on 0404 080 861, or Leisa.
Spirited Generosity is an ongoing initiative in our parish. Please check the back table for information on our next steps. If anything has been raised in your spirit as a result, please continue the conversation with fellow parishioners, parish councillors, wardens, and Fr Ted.
Ministry During the Week
Mother’s Union: 19th August at Sea Salt and Vine, Scarborough, 11:30am
Thursday Fellowship: every first and third Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am. All welcome for a cuppa and a chat. Bring your craft to work on or just enjoy the company.
Caring and Sharing: every fourth Wednesday after Holy Communion.
Bible Study: Tuesdays at 9:30am and Thursdays at 7pm. All welcome; all materials supplied.
Beaumont Aged Care: Holy Communion every third Friday at 10:30am.
Recycling has resumed in the new location: the small white shed at the back of the property. Any questions call Elizabeth Melvin on 0404 080 861
Services: Part of the priestly calling is that clergy “shall unite themselves with the unceasing prayer of the Church on earth and in heaven, being carried by this rhythm of prayer in peace and joy.” Various services throughout the week are offered to this end, and all are warmly encouraged to attend.
The Week Ahead
Tues, 11 Aug
8:00 am - Holy Communion for Ss Clare of Assisi; John Henry Newman
9:30 am - Bible Study
Wed, 12 Aug
10:00 am - Holy Communion
Thu, 13 Aug
6:00 pm - Sung Evensong (1662 BCP with chants)
7:00 pm - Bible Study
Fri, 14 Aug
12 noon - Holy Communion for 20th C. Martyrs
Sat, 15 Aug
12:00 noon - Holy Communion for the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sun, 16 Aug
7:00 & 9:00 am - Holy Communion for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Mother’s Union Annual Collection
Today, Sunday, 9 August the Mother’s Union will be collecting funds in support of Anglicare. Recently we have been providing a space for Anglicare’s new Staying On Track initiative. Read on for more information on the work they do:
Staying on Track (SoT) What is Staying on Track?
Staying on Track is a 12-month program designed to help young people aged 10-17 years transition from detention back into the community, aiming to reduce reoffending. It provides tailored, intensive support, including mentoring, education, housing assistance, and therapy, starting in detention and continuing for 6-12 months post release. The rehabilitation model focuses on creating a stable, positive environment, strengthening family connections, and addressing the systemic barriers that are driving offending behaviour to create a pathway to education and employment over the year after release.
Where is the program delivered?
Anglicare Southern Queensland provides the Staying on Track program in the following locations:
. Brisbane North / Redcliffe / Caboolture
. Brisbane South / Redlands
. Ipswich / Western Districts
. Sunshine Coast
. Toowoomba / Roma
Prayer Space with Leisa
Each day, God invites us to love and serve him not only with our hearts, but with every part of who we are. This beautiful blessing from A Prayer Book for Australia (page 221) reminds us that our eyes, ears, hands, feet, minds, and hearts can all become instruments of God’s grace.
A blessing of the whole person
God our creator,
You have made each one of us in every part.
Bless us through and through,
that we may delight to serve you to the full.
Bless our eyes, that we may discern the beauty you give.
Bless our ears, that we may hear you in the music of sounds.
Bless our sense of smell, that your fragrance may fill our being.
Bless our lips, that we may speak your truth,
and sing your joy.
Bless our hands, that they may play, write and touch
as you guide them.
Bless our feet, that they may be messengers of your peace.
Bless our imaginations, that we may be fired with wonder
in your truth.
Bless our hearts, that they may be filled with your love.
Bless us through and through,
That we may delight to serve you to the full,
Through Jesus Christ, who took our nature to make us whole.
Amen.
